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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 441.04, 661.72 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 441.04, 661.72 and 224.44 is: 336.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    441.04 : 661.72 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    441.04/661.72 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    441.04x = 661.72 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    441.04x = 148,516.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,516.44/441.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 336.74

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